Help Foster Kittens + FL Labor Stats + Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure at Epcot

Good morning, people of Orlando! Carlos Hernandez here with a fresh copy of the Orlando Daily.

In this issue, you'll learn about a new attraction coming to Epcot at Disney World, a local restaurant and venue facing eviction, a call for the community to help foster kittens, openings at Orange County Public Schools, and more. Now, let's get started.

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First, today's weather:

Humid and partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 91 Low: 73.

Here are the top stories today in Orlando:

1. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure opens to the public on October 1st as part of the expansion of the France pavilion at Epcot. It is part of Walt Disney World's 50th anniversary celebration. That expansion includes a new restaurant called La Creparie de Paris and a new shop. (Spectrum News 13)

2. Dexter's New Standard is in the process of being evicted in Winter Park, according to public records. Orlando Weekly learned the restaurant closed after brunch service on August 22nd. It has gone through several changes in ownership over the years. (Orlando Weekly)

3. Orange County Public Schools is looking to fill about 150 positions next week at its three-day job fair hosted by Food and Nutrition Services from September 8th to September 10th. Those hired will receive a $3,500 sign-on bonus, which includes a $2,500 bonus for those hired on or before Oct. 8 and a $1,000 bonus for those hired on or before Dec. 31, pending union ratification. (Click Orlando)

4. As Labor Day 2021 approached, Florida was ranked 24th in the nation for unemployment, according to WalletHub. Florida's unemployment rate is 5.1%, down from the nationwide rate of 5.4%. There are currently 545,000 jobs posted online in Florida. The labor force in Florida was up 83,000 over the month, bringing the July 2021 total up to 10,479,000. (Tampa Patch)

5. Orange County Animal Services is asking for community help in fostering orphaned local kittens who need around the clock care. They are looking for people who have experience caring for cats for an easy transition. Applicants must be 18 years or older, reside in Orange County, and to take a hands-on training course. (Orange Observer)

Today in Orlando:

• The SOKO Marketplace in Hannibal Square Winter Park, FL. (11:00 AM)
• Rollins College Women's Soccer vs Mississippi College. (11:00 AM)
• Disney On Ice presents Mickey's Search Party. (1:00 PM)
• Orlando Pride vs. Houston Dash at Exploria Stadium. (4:00 PM)
• Leonard Jacome: The Venezuelan Electric Harp (In-Person). (7:00 PM)

Orlando Patch Notebook

• YMCA of Central Florida: "Show us how you love to get healthy by snapping a healthy selfie Your photo could win you a one-year family membership to the YMCA of Central Florida or an Apple Watch! View the full event details to learn how to participate: https://..." (Facebook)
• Gateway Orlando District: "Napoli Italian Pizzeria has been serving our District for over 12 years. Their New Your Style Pizza has that crispy bottom, thin and foldable. :) They Also have the best Zeppoles :)" (Facebook)
• Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida: "One way to help #StockTheShelves during #HungerActionMonth is to collect 30 non-perishable food items, one for each day of the month, and donate them to the food bank. Check out our critical needs list and grab a box to get started: https://bit.ly/35wcu9A. #FeedHopeNow" (Twitter)
• Disney Springs: "Have you heard the latest sweet news? Gideon's Bakehouse just released their new Lemon Poppyseed Cookie, a brand new flavor exclusive to September! Lemon Cookie (Ask for Bonnie's Cookie when you stop by.) #DisneySprings" (Twitter)
• Orange County Parks and Recreation: "We're hiring #lifeguards! Strong swimmers ages 16+ needed for jobs @OrangeCoParksFL #FortGatlinRec pool. Must pass a prerequisite swim test; free lifeguard certification class to those selected for employment. Apply..." (Twitter)

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— Carlos Hernandez

About me: Hello my name is Carlos Hernandez and I am a food writer with over 10 years of experience in the industry. I write the food blog Carlos Eats (http://www.carloseats.com) and also contribute to several newspapers and magazines with food-related blogs and articles.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Orlando Daily? Email me at carlosreportsnews@gmail.com.